Lead Specialist, Digital Enterprise Services (Quality/Test & Cert/Supply Chain)

About Otto Aviation
OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

About the Role 

Reporting to the DES Manager, we are seeking an accomplished digital engineering professional with deep expertise in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to join our ITDE team. This role is pivotal in advancing digital capabilities across Engineering, Test Certification, Product Reliability and Support, and Product Configuration Management. The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of experience in technical leadership and solution deployment across the full product lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on model-based and digitally integrated engineering practices.

What You’ll Do

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Lead MBSE initiatives leveraging tools such as CATIA Magic, JAMA, and Reqtify to ensure digital continuity from requirements through verification and validation.
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA): Facilitate D-FMEA sessions and ensure outputs are embedded into design reviews and risk mitigation strategies.
• Product Configuration Management: Maintain and manage engineering Bills of Materials (EBOMs) across product variants and lifecycle phases. Ensure consistency and alignment across EBOM, MBOM, and SBOM structures.
• Test & Certification: Support engineering deliverables that meet internal and regulatory standards (FAA, EASA). Maintain traceability and regulatory compliance through structured workflows and documentation.
• Service Engineering: Embed serviceability requirements into product design. Support the development and maintenance of service BOMs and technical documentation.
• Change Management: Manage engineering change processes using 3DEXPERIENCE tools. Ensure cross-functional, timely, and compliant execution of changes.
• Project Leadership: Drive cross-functional engineering projects to successful completion. Ensure alignment of priorities, resolve technical issues, and deliver against defined scope, schedule, and quality objectives.

Who You Are

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 10 years of experience in digital engineering roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven expertise in 3DEXPERIENCE platform (ENOVIA, CATIA, DELMIA).
• Strong technical background in MBSE, Test & Certification, Service Engineering, D-FMEA, Configuration Management, and Change Control.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Required Skills

• Active Listening: Strive to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed, value-based decisions
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points to formulate the best solution
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate the highest level of commitment and drive to see projects through
• Teamwork and Team Building: Contribute to a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills work together effectively and hold themselves accountable to shared goals
• Strong Business Communication: Use professional language and tone in all forms of communication

Where You’ll Be 

** This role is remote with travel to our corporate headquarters in Ft Worth, TX, then will be onsite at our new headquarters in Jacksonville, FL in 1-3 years

Benefits 

Otto Aviation provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.  Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options. 

Otto Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.  We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success.  The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become.  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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